Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast

Roger Williams, the Big Blue Bug, and the Clam Shake with Mark Binder


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In this episode, you’ll hear Providence-based author and storyteller Mark Binder share two of his favorite tall tales.

Roger Williams vs. The Big Blue Bugs explains the origin of not one but two famous statues.

The Great Rhode Island Clam Shake describes Mark’s first weeks as a resident of Rhode Island, battling hurricanes, seagulls, and the infamous New York System

These two live performances give a humorous and alternative facts view of life in the Ocean State. Roger Williams was recorded at the Coventry Public Library in 2017. The Clam Shake was recorded at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick during Sharing the Fire in 2009.

Music by George Dussault, used with permission. Stories and program copyright 2021 by Mark Binder, all rights reserved.

You can find many of Mark Binder’s books and audio recordings at your local public library. 

For more information on what Mark is doing now, and to links for his latest work, follow him on social media @markbinderbooks or visit his website at https://markbinderbooks.com


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